The first round of caulking with 3M 4000UV is complete and SAM applied the Cetol Natural Teak today. I must say we have learned how to apply the materials. The second and third days were a breeze. The battery powered Ryobi did a fine job once you dial back the flow rate and cut a better hole in the tip. The key to success was laying down a 1/8" bead not the 1/4" we started with. We also used soapy water to finger smooth applied caulk. The material goes on perfectly. I ordered 4 more 10 oz tubes from Zoro to apply on other areas of the boat ($14.84 per tube no shipping if you order >$50 and no tax in Florida).
Today was the end game in our saga that started a month ago to put Cetol on various trim pieces before we put Inspiration II into the waters of Alantic side of North Florida. Cold, rainy, overcast weather dominated the period so we felt stymied much more than once. Everything goes in series so it just takes time and more time. She will look good in her new dress.
We had one failure this week. We were going to have the fuel polished but when the truck arrived to start they could not find a suitable entry point for their input and output hoses so they left with a statement that we need to cut a hole in the fiberglass tank. This is not a bad idea so maybe at the end of this season we will epoxy a cutout ring onto the tank and then at a later date cut the inside of the ring out and install a hefty SS plate on the ring.
While we were working we noticed two hatches that were leaking and since we are having friends and relatives in a continuous stream we cannot tolerate leaks in the sleeping areas. I guess you can say we are becoming domesticated. We hope to splash the boat early next week.
Today was the end game in our saga that started a month ago to put Cetol on various trim pieces before we put Inspiration II into the waters of Alantic side of North Florida. Cold, rainy, overcast weather dominated the period so we felt stymied much more than once. Everything goes in series so it just takes time and more time. She will look good in her new dress.
We had one failure this week. We were going to have the fuel polished but when the truck arrived to start they could not find a suitable entry point for their input and output hoses so they left with a statement that we need to cut a hole in the fiberglass tank. This is not a bad idea so maybe at the end of this season we will epoxy a cutout ring onto the tank and then at a later date cut the inside of the ring out and install a hefty SS plate on the ring.
While we were working we noticed two hatches that were leaking and since we are having friends and relatives in a continuous stream we cannot tolerate leaks in the sleeping areas. I guess you can say we are becoming domesticated. We hope to splash the boat early next week.
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